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    Orange, Cranberry & Cardamom Oatmeal Cookies

    By: Thomas Published: 1 Dec, 18 Updated: 1 Sep, 20 9 Comments

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    Orange, Cranberry & Cardamom Oatmeal Cookies

    Looking for cookies that smell like Christmas?

    These super tender and chewy cookies are loaded with Christmas flavors! Think orange, cranberries, cinnamon, cardamom, and chocolate combined in a single cookie. Plus they are gluten-free and naturally sweetened!

    Orange, Cranberry & Cardamom Oatmeal Cookies

    To keep this recipe gluten-free I went with a mix of rolled oats, oat flour, almond flour, and coconut flour. Then to sweeten the cookies we have maple syrup that adds a subtle caramel flavor and applesauce that also adds moisture.

    Next, we add a couple tablespoons of coconut oil for more richness and some vanilla extract for extra flavor.

    Orange, Cranberry & Cardamom Oatmeal Cookies

    Now let's talk about the add-ins that take the cookies to the next level, seriously. First, we have cranberries that bring chewiness and a subtle tartness. Then come the orange peel and dark chocolate chunks, because nothing screams Christmas more than chocolate and orange to me.

    Finally, the spices: cinnamon and cardamom that balances with the tartness of the cranberries. If you have some ground anise on hand, feel free to add ¼ teaspoon as well!

    Orange, Cranberry & Cardamom Oatmeal Cookies

    These cookies won't spread in the oven so you have to form balls and then flatten them into a cookie shape.

    Orange, Cranberry & Cardamom Oatmeal Cookies

    These cookies are super soft, chewy but not cakey, and so flavorful! Plus they are loaded with texture with chewy cranberries and crunchy dark chocolate chunks!

    Let me know in the comments if you try this recipe!

    Orange, Cranberry & Cardamom Oatmeal Cookies

    Orange, Cranberry & Cardamom Oatmeal Cookies
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    Orange, Cranberry & Cardamom Oatmeal Cookies

    Orange, Cranberry & Cardamom Oatmeal Cookies
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    ★★★★

    4 from 3 reviews

    Super tender and chewy oatmeal cookies loaded with cranberries and chocolate chunks and flavored with orange, cardamom, and cinnamon. These cookies smell like Christmas!

    • Author: Full of Plants
    • Yield: 9 cookies 1x

    Ingredients

    Scale
    • ½ cup (50g) rolled oats
    • ½ cup (50g) oat flour
    • ½ cup (48g) almond flour
    • ⅓ cup (33g) shredded coconut
    • ½ tsp cardamom
    • ¼ tsp cinnamon
    • ¼ tsp baking soda
    • ⅛ tsp salt
    • 1 tbsp (12g) coconut sugar
    • ¼ cup (60ml) maple syrup
    • 3 tbsp (45ml) applesauce
    • 2 tbsp (30ml) coconut oil, soft or just melted
    • ½ tsp vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup (30g) dried cranberries
    • 3 tbsp (30g) dark chocolate chunks
    • 1 tbsp finely chopped orange peel

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
    2. In a large mixing bowl, combine together the rolled oats, oat flour, almond flour, shredded coconut, cardamom, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and coconut sugar.
    3. Add the maple syrup, applesauce, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, stir until fully combined. It should form a soft and sticky paste.
    4. Add the dried cranberries, dark chocolate chunks, orange peel, and mix again until the add-ins are incorporated.
    5. Form 2 tablespoon size balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Using your hand, flatten each ball into a cookie shape. The cookies won't spread so make sure to give them the final shape.
    6. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool for at least 20 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
    7. Cookies are best eaten the same day but will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cookie

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    Comments

    1. Robyn

      January 08, 2020 at 6:14 am

      Wow, beautiful recipes and beautiful photography! Every one of them!

      Tried these and they are yummy and not too sweet.

      Reply
      • Thomas

        January 08, 2020 at 10:51 am

        Thanks Robyn!

        Reply
    2. Cynthia Mika

      January 29, 2020 at 6:00 pm

      Delicious! But it falls apart too easily. Is there a way to make it more cohesive?

      ★★★

      Reply
      • Thomas

        February 01, 2020 at 8:14 am

        Sorry to hear that, mine didn't fall apart that easily. Maybe add a bit more maple syrup, or a flax egg.

        Reply
    3. Linda

      September 26, 2020 at 9:01 pm

      Oh my goodness, these are delicious! I agree they are a bit crumbly but I'm going to try a bit more maple syrup and see if that helps. I want to serve them at a party so need them to hold together better. The flavor is amazing, though! Thank you!!

      Reply
      • Thomas

        September 27, 2020 at 8:37 am

        You're welcome Linda 😉

        Reply
    4. Linda

      September 26, 2020 at 9:03 pm

      Sorry, forgot to rate it. I"d give a 5 for flavor but am doing a 4 since they don't hold together well.

      ★★★★

      Reply
    5. Keren

      December 05, 2020 at 6:32 pm

      Superb: Rich, soft and so delicious. My maple syrup was actually carob syrup, which might be a tiny bit less sweet but it didn't give the recipe a carob flavour. I absolutely love these cookies.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Thomas

        December 06, 2020 at 8:45 am

        Thanks for your feedback and rating Keren!

        Reply

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